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International News Briefs for Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Havana Times
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July 2, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Senate Narrowly Approves Massive Bill to Gut Social Programs and Cut Taxes on the Rich Jul 02, 2025 The United States Senate...
Gov’t increases gasoline and fuel prices
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 7, 2025
The Government of Liberia increases prices of petroleum products amid rising economic hardship across the country. By Stephen G. Fellajuah Monrovia, Liberia; July 7, 2025 – The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) in collaboration with the...
Liberia: JNB Among Five African Presidents Invited to Trump Summit, Motives Unclear
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
The meeting, reportedly being coordinated through the U.S. State Department in collaboration with the respective embassies in Washington, will mark a significant diplomatic engagement with Africa by Trump’s camp. Monrovia – FrontPage Africa has...
Liberia’s anti-graft drive must be fair.
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 2, 2025
By Stephen G. Fellajuah Suspended Acting Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Mr. Abdullah Kamara, has officially responded to his suspension, which hinged on a General Auditing Commission (GAC) report linking him to alleged...
So Let’s Get Hired—Liberia’s Youth Deserve More Than Hope
Liberian Observer
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Africa’s future will not be defined by its mineral wealth or global alliances but by how boldly and urgently it invests in its greatest asset: its youth. With over 60 percent of the population under 25, the continent holds a vast reservoir of...
Liberia Hosts Major Maritime Conference, Reasserting Its Role as Regional Port Hub
GNN Liberia
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July 2, 2025
By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia has taken a significant stride toward reclaiming its position as a key port hub in West and Central Africa by successfully hosting the 10th meeting of the Harbor Masters and Port Facility Security...
Liberia’s Iron Ore Paradox: Billions Invested, Billions Lost?
Liberian Observer
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I. The Promise and the Peril: ArcelorMittal's Enduring Presence in Liberia The recent dedication of ArcelorMittal Liberia's (AML) $1.4 billion iron ore concentrator plant marks a significant milestone, positioning the company as a central figure...
President Boakai Dedicates Mausoleum in Honor of Former President William R. Tolbert, Jr. and Officials Killed During the 1980 Coup
GNN Liberia
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July 2, 2025
Executive Mansion, Monrovia– President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, led a ceremony dedicating a newly constructed Memorial Site in honor of the late President William Richard Tolbert, Jr. and the 13 government officials who...
Liberia's former president William Tolbert symbolically reburied, 45 years after his murder
Africanews
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July 2, 2025
Liberia's former president William Tolbert has been symbolically reburied, 45 years after he was murdered during a coup. Thirteen members of Tolbert’s cabinet were executed following sham trials and their bodies believed to have been dumped in a...
Of Nigerians, happiness and failing governance
Tribune Online
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July 3, 2025
A paradoxical report was recently published on Nigeria, Nigerians, and the Nigerian government. A product of the 2025 UN World Happiness Report, it was produced by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre, in partnership with Gallup...
Defense Minister Signs 11 Key Policy Documents to Strengthen Governance at Ministry of National Defense
GNN Liberia
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July 3, 2025
By Christian Appleton Monrovia, Liberia – July 3, 2025 – In a landmark move signaling a new era of institutional reform and transparency, Liberia’s Minister of National Defense, Brigadier General (Rtd.) Geraldine Janet George-Johnson, on Wednesday...
Liberia to Host First IFBB-Approved Bodybuilding Seminar This Week
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
unda Morris, President of the Liberia Bodybuilding & Fitness Association said the goal of the event is to bridge the gap between Liberia’s passion for fitness and the lack of access to formal training and international exposure. Monrovia – Liberia...
Liberia: An Open Letter to the President, H.E. Joseph N. Boakai
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
Dear Mr. President: I commend your ongoing efforts toward national healing and reconciliation. As this process unfolds, I respectfully urge that it be extended to include a long-overdue gesture of dignity: the proper burial of victims of past...
Liberia: Bishop Kortu Brown Welcomes Reburial as Step Toward Healing, Urges Deeper National Reforms
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
Bishop Brown urged leaders to embrace truth, prioritize the economic needs of ordinary citizens, and reject governance for personal or political gain. Monrovia-Former President of the Liberia Council of Churches, Bishop Kortu K. Brown has welcomed...
Liberia: STAND Calls Gbeisay Nomination as Chief Justice ‘Blow to Independence’
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
Morlu pointed to what he called Gbeisay’s “pattern of inconsistency” in recent rulings, specifically his contradictory positions in the Fonati Koffa legislative dispute. Monrovia – The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has rejected...
Liberia: LACRA’s Board Resolution Confirms Approval for Suspended Director General Sankolo to Open UBA Bank Account Amid Allegations of Financial Misconduct
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
The suspensions came amid allegations that the two top executives had conspired to open a separate bank account at UBA, outside of the recognized and approved LACRA accounts. MONROVIA – A Board Resolution obtained by FrontPageAfrica confirms that...
Liberia: Supreme Court Halts Tweah Prohibition Case Over ‘Unforeseen Circumstances’ As State Challenges Chief Justice’s Eligibility
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
The Court’s decision to postpone the hearing follows a recent motion filed by state prosecutors seeking the recusal of Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyeneh Yuoh. Monrovia – The Supreme Court of Liberia on Tuesday, July 1, suspended a scheduled hearing into...
Liberia: Runway Breach at RIA Sparks Concern; Management Denies Incident, Assures Public of Safety
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA), which manages the airport, has denied that any such incident occurred. Monrovia – Reports of a security breach involving an alleged intrusion onto the runway of the Roberts International Airport (RIA) have...
Liberia: House Considers Budgetary Increment Amid Calls for Accountability and Reform
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
The decision was prompted by a communication from Montserrado County District #1 Representative Yatu Rugie Barry, who urged her colleagues to support a substantial increase in the University of Liberia’s budget—from the current US$33 million to...
Liberian Midfielder Jessica Quachie Signs with England-Based Sisusports Management
Front Page Africa
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July 2, 2025
The partnership is expected to expand Quachie’s exposure to international clubs and competitions, potentially placing her on a path toward professional leagues in Europe. MONROVIA – Liberian midfielder Jessica Quachie has signed with Sisusports...